Sault Ste. Marie: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

Sault Ste. Marie means the Rapids of St. Mary in French. There are several places that share this name, all centered around the rapids in the river that drains Lake Superior.

• St. Marys River describes the site and the lock system.
• Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario is a Canadian city at the rapids.
• Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan is a U.S. city at the rapids.